How do you get a Seattle crowd to adore you even more than they already do? Point out, as Rivers Cuomo did on Saturday night that, "Without Seattle there would be no Weezer."

Weezer acknowledges this as well in Heart Songs with a reference to Nirvana's Nevermind: Back in 1991/ I wasn't havin' any fun/'Till my roommate said/"Come on and put a brand new record on"/ Had a baby on it/ He was naked on it/ Then I heard the chords that broke the chains and no matter how you feel about Nirvana and whether you'd enjoy Weezer's cover of Sliver as I did - I am guessing you like them if you're reading this - you have to admit that Weezer, beholden or not to those before it, is its own lovely beast and has been for very long time. May they continue so.

I have also never seen a rock band feature a trampoline on stage. This was novel and entertaining.

For a full gallery of my photos click here: Weezer @ Key Arena


Rivers Cuomo


Rivers Cuomo on the trampoline


Rivers Cuomo


Brian Bell


Rivers Cuomo


Weezer


Scott Shriner


Patrick Wilson

Team Gina's Gina Bling & Gina Genius (with mathematix) perform U.N.I.T Why Not? - singing:

I'm not a bitch
I'm not a ho
I'm not a slut
You didn't know?

These ladies are Seattle's musical sweethearts as far as I am concerned.
From their sassy dance moves to their charming vocals to their coordinated outfits, they move me.

Want to see more pix of Team Gina? Click here:

Team Gina at the Sunset

On Saturday night I saw the band See Me River at the Tractor. I am ashamed to admit this was the first time I had ever been to the Tractor, a cozy venue indeed.


Kerry Zettel of See Me River

Their song, Wake Up Are You Wasted has been stuck in my head all weekend. I like the contrast between Zettel's evil voice and the tiny xylophone sounds.

For more photos of the show go here: See Me River @ the Tractor